The Official Mk1 Tiguan Wheel Thread

[Pullstarter]

Nice! I looked at these a while back, $450 is a crazy good deal!

[gabster]

Wheels are 28 lbs, not too shabby for a 20"

[team_v]

Wheels are 28 lbs, not too shabby for a 20"

12.7kg per corner isn't too bad for 20"
About standard I'd say.

My 19" reps were 12.5kg and my new 19" enkei's are just under 8kg

[team_v]

Another VMR style wheel brand with cheapish prices:

VWVortex.com - Avant Garde Wheels are now available from USP Motorsports!!! 50% off SHIPPING!!!!

[Pullstarter]

From Hushpuppies to Guccis

Well finally after what feels like an eternity of looking for 20"s that I like and are available in the correct offset, stud pattern etc, I took the plunge! Vertini Magic Concave in 20x8.5 ET35 wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Nero 255/35/20s. Offset is PERFECT, edge of tyre sits exactly flush with the guard. VERY, VERY HAPPY INDEED!





Wasn't too sure about black on black at first but I think it looks great. The ride hasn't been affected all that much either, a little bit stiffer but really barely noticable. I will say one thing, these Pirellis have mammoth grip!

[team_v]

Interesting design mate.
They look like a mesh/snowflake mix.

Loving the blackout look, you just need some black headlights/grill to finish it off

[Pullstarter]

Cheers Clay, I'm considering the black out look, it appears that the rear tail lights of the face lift model may fit which would look good with a light tint IMO.

[MGV]

Sinister...

[Tigger]

They look really great mate...really changes the look of the Tig!

[Pullstarter]

Cheers lads, now to coilover or not to coilover? :S

[Tigger]

Havent you lowered it already?
It looks great in the pics....

[Pullstarter]

Cheers Tigger, yeah it's riding on H&R springs, coilovers will get me about 1.5" lower again. Just not sure I want the hard ride that goes with it.

[clip]

wow! looks the ducks now Simon! Loving the black wheels. Coil overs are going to perfect. If you get the right setup, it shouldn't ride harder, in fact it should ride better than it does now. Jealous

[Pullstarter]

Thanks John, looking at H&R coilovers which are obviously great quality but I've had spine crushing cars in the past so a little bit hesitant. How's that clutch?

[Captain Bungers]

You bastard - you stole my idea of black on black! Actually it wasn't my idea really, I just like black cars. I am thinking of going matte black wheels on mine - might even get the New Yorks resprayed...

One day...